Both bans outlaw elective abortions from the point of conception. The laws do not apply to treatments for miscarriages or ectopic pregnancy.
If Roe v. Wade is reversed, then Texas will have two sets of laws banning abortion, each with a different penalty for violations.
“Roe and Casey must be overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives.”
A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed an amicus brief with 13 of his Republican colleagues supporting the motion for a rehearing.
This week — here's a list of former President Donald Trump’s Texas endorsements.
The proposed map would create one new Republican district while eliminating most competitive seats based on recent voting patterns.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
The bill's path looks clear, though the House slowed its momentum by leaving the Senate version in committee.
Many Texas parents say public school districts are not providing transparency in the selection of sexual education programs nor full access to approved materials.
The bills share a similar goal: confining the teaching role to engaging students with substantial subject matter.
If passed into law, the bill would ban abortions when a heartbeat can be heard in the womb. Lawmakers diverge on how to enforce it.
